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Rekor Systems, Inc. Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock

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Rekor Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:REKR), a Maryland-based AI-driven roadway intelligence provider, announced a proposed underwritten public offering of common stock. This offering includes a 30-day option for underwriters to purchase additional shares. The proceeds will be utilized for general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures and possible acquisitions. The offering is subject to market conditions, and no assurance is given on its completion or terms. Rekor's technology aids in various sectors like public safety and smart cities, promoting enhanced decision-making.

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  • The offering could lead to share dilution, potentially impacting existing shareholders' value.

COLUMBIA, MD / ACCESSWIRE / February 4, 2021 / Rekor Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:REKR) ("Rekor" or the "Company"), a Maryland-based company providing real-time roadway, customer and public safety intelligence to enable AI-driven decisions, today announced that it has commenced a proposed underwritten public offering of common stock of the Company. In addition, Rekor expects to grant the underwriters of the offering a 30-day option to purchase additional shares of common stock at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. The offering is subject to market and other conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the offering.

B. Riley Securities, Inc. and Lake Street Capital Markets, LLC, are acting as joint book-running managers, and Northland Securities, Inc. is acting as co-manager for this offering. The Company currently intends to use the net proceeds of this offering for general corporate purposes, including working capital, operating expenses and capital expenditures. The Company may also use a portion of the net proceeds for acquisitions or strategic investments in complementary businesses, products, services or technologies, including companies that might benefit from the use of Rekor technology.

A shelf registration statement on Form S-3 relating to the public offering of the shares of common stock described above was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and was declared effective on April 30, 2018. A preliminary prospectus supplement describing the terms of the offering will be filed with the SEC and will form a part of the effective registration statement. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to the offering may be obtained, when available, from: B. Riley Securities, Inc., 1300 North 17th Street, Suite 1300, Arlington, VA 22209, Attention: Prospectus Department, or Lake Street Capital Markets, LLC, Attention: Syndicate Department, 920 Second Avenue South, Suite 700, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402, or by calling (612) 326-1305, or by emailing syndicate@lakestreetcm.com; or at the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov.

This press release is not an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Rekor Systems, Inc.
Rekor (NASDAQ:REKR) is a Maryland-based company providing real-time roadway, customer and public safety intelligence to enable AI-driven decisions. Rekor provides customers with actionable, real-time mobility and vehicle recognition data and software to support faster, smarter decisions that lead to better outcomes. Rekor is transforming industries like Public Safety, Customer Experience, and Smart Cities in more than 70 countries across the globe with smarter, quicker, cost-competitive vehicle recognition solutions for security, revenue discovery and recovery, public safety, electronic toll collection, brand loyalty, parking operations, logistics, and traffic management. We harness the power of artificial intelligence to analyze video streams and use it as the engine for products and services that are transforming government and commercial operation. Our machine learning software can turn most IP cameras into highly accurate and affordable vehicle recognition devices used to help protect lives, increase brand loyalty, and enhance operations and logistics, without the need to install expensive new infrastructure. We make what was once considered impossible, possible. To learn more please visit our website: https://rekor.ai.

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This press release includes statements concerning Rekor Systems, Inc. and its future expectations, plans and prospects that constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. For this purpose, any statements that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as "may," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "could," "intends," "target," "projects," "contemplates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," or "continue," by the negative of these terms or by other similar expressions. You are cautioned that such statements are subject to many risks and uncertainties that could cause future circumstances, events, or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements, including the risks that actual circumstances, events or results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements, particularly as a result of various risks and other factors identified in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Important factors that could have such a result include a decline or weakness in general economic conditions, an outbreak of hostilities, the ongoing pandemic and responses thereto related to COVID-19, a decline or volatility in the securities markets or regulatory changes or other adverse developments with respect to the markets for the Company's products and services or an inability to obtain adequate financing. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made and are based on management's assumptions and estimates as of such date. We do not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of the receipt of new information, the occurrence of future events, or otherwise.

Media Contact:
Robin Bectel
REQ for Rekor Systems
rekor@req.co

Investor Contact:
Charles Degliomini
Rekor Systems, Inc.
ir@rekor.ai

SOURCE: Rekor Systems, Inc.



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What is the purpose of Rekor's public offering on February 4, 2021?

The public offering aims to raise funds for general corporate purposes, including working capital and potential acquisitions.

Who are the underwriters for Rekor's stock offering?

B. Riley Securities, Inc. and Lake Street Capital Markets, LLC are the joint book-running managers, with Northland Securities, Inc. as a co-manager.

How might the public offering affect Rekor's shareholders?

The public offering may lead to share dilution, which could decrease the value of existing shares for shareholders.

What are the terms of Rekor's stock offering?

The offering is subject to market conditions, with no assurance on the completion or terms; it includes a 30-day option for underwriters to purchase additional shares.

Where can I find more information about the Rekor offering?

Detailed information will be available in the preliminary prospectus supplement filed with the SEC, and copies can be obtained from the underwriters.

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